Page 1692 - Shakespeare - Vol. 4

If we did think [130]
His contemplation were above the earth
And fixed on spiritual object, he should still
Dwell in his musings; but I am afraid

His thinkings are below the moon, not worth
His serious considering.
The King takes his seat, whispers Lovell, who goes to the Cardinal

WOLSEY
Heaven forgive me! [135]

Ever God bless your highness!

KING

Good my lord,
You are full of heavenly stuff, and bear the inventory
Of your best graces in your mind, the which
You were now running o’er. You have scarce time

To steal from spiritual leisure a brief span [140]
To keep your earthly audit. Sure, in that
I deem you an ill husband, and am glad
To have you therein my companion.

WOLSEY

Sir,
For holy offices I have a time; a time
To think upon the part of business which [145]
I bear i’th’state; and nature does require
Her times of preservation, which perforce

I, her frail son, amongst my brethren mortal,
Must give my tendance to.

KING
You have said well.

WOLSEY
And ever may your highness yoke together, [150]

As I will lend you cause, my doing well